The Oregon Ducks created a well-renowned Southern California pipeline on the recruiting trail over the years. Coach Dan Lanning and his coaching staff don't hesitate to go after talent south of the Santa Barbara County line no matter the cycle. Oregon already swooped up three-star offensive lineman star Lex Mailangi from Mater Dei in Santa Ana for the 2027 class. The Ducks grabbed six Southern California prospects representing Ventura County and the Inland Empire for the 2026 cycle. Now Oregon has landed in the driver's seat for a fast-rising talent from Orange County representing the 2028 class. Which Recruit the Oregon Ducks Are Trending For Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning runs out for warmups against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConnectNational recruiting analyst for On3/Rivals revealed after the annual Bash at the Beach 7-on-7 tournament held July 12 who's trending up for Oregon. Mission Viejo High standout safety Jordan Hicks tells Gorney that the Ducks are the most aggressive with recruiting him early. "They’re setting the bar right now but there’s still a good amount of time through this whole season and the game visits,” Hicks said to Gorney. “As of right now, they’re setting the pace." Hicks adds that he's visited the Eugene campus three times already and interacts the most with safeties coach Rashad Wadood. Oregon Aspect That Can Win Over Jordan Hicks Oaks Christian's Davon Benjamin breaks free from St. Bonaventure's Kaden Glover during the second quarter of Oaks Christian's 35-0 Marmonte League win over visiting St. Bonaventure Friday at Redell Field. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectHicks knows all about the California talent in Eugene, more so who's on the current roster. He tells Gorney he already knows some of the incoming members of the freshman class. That includes prized four-star safety Davon Benjamin out of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, California. Hicks even shared that he attended middle school with four-star edge rusher commit Dutch Horisk, who starred for state powerhouse St. John Bosco in Bellflower. Oregon has created a family atmosphere with the California representation. And Hicks brings the look and feel of a future Ducks talent already. How Jordan Hicks Established Himself as a National Recruit Oregon inside linebacker Noah Sewell wraps up UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet as the Oregon Ducks take on the UCLA Bruins Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.